The average community college in Connecticut has approximately 1,976 students (2024-25).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in Connecticut is Gateway Community College with 5,703 students.
College Size Range: 35 Students
5,703 Students
Avg. College Size: 1,976 Students
Largest Connecticut Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 5,703
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
Rank: #22.
Students: 4,673
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-8000
Rank: #33.
Students: 4,494
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
Rank: #44.
Students: 4,106
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-7000
Rank: #55.
Students: 3,604
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 332-5000
Rank: #66.
Tunxis Community College![Tunxis Community College Photo - A view of the newly constructed public library, building 700, at Tunxis Community College. This shot was taken from the courtyard.]( "Tunxis Community College Photo - A view of the newly constructed public library, building 700, at Tunxis Community College. This shot was taken from the courtyard.")
Public
Students: 3,320
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Rank: #77.
Goodwin University
Public
Students: 3,258
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 528-4111
Rank: #88.
Students: 3,019
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9000
Rank: #99.
Students: 2,474
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5000
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5000
Rank: #1010.
Students: 2,405
One University Place
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Stamford, CT 06901
(203) 251-8400
Rank: #1111.
Students: 1,988
100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5701
Rank: #1212.
Students: 1,220
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
Rank: #1313.
Students: 1,170
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
Rank: #1414.
Students: 1,128
Park Pl E
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
Rank: #1515.
Students: 1,118
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4000
Rank: #1616.
Students: 795
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Rank: #1717.
St Vincent's College
Private, non-profit
Students: 751
2800 Main St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-5235
Rank: #1818.
Students: 568
200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
Rank: #1919.
Mitchell College
Private not-for-profit
Students: 526
437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
New London, CT 06320
(860) 701-5000
Rank: #2020.
Students: 522
1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9000
Rank: #2121.
Students: 407
99 South Street
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 947-2299
Rank: #2222.
Students: 97
480 Lordship Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 870-8400
Rank: #2424.
Students: 35
200 Great Meadow Road
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 381-9250
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average community college student size?
The Connecticut average community college student size is 1,976 for 2024-25.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in Connecticut?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in Connecticut include Gateway Community College, Naugatuck Valley Community College and Manchester Community College.
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